Resources

Native American Liaison

There are more than 50 Federally recognized tribal governments within the North Region (Districts 1, 2, and 3) and
Caltrans has many transportation projects within reservations and tribal ancestral areas. This page has been developed
to facilitate communication and exchange of information about these projects. Additionally, questions about
projects, Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), Government-to-Government Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's),
and other topics can be directed to our Native American Liaison:

Caltrans is a co-sponsor of the U.S.F.S. Passport in Time project
"Following the Smoke" which supports Native Basketweavers. The "Following the Smoke" project on the Six River Nation
Forest brings volunteers together with traditional Indian Basketweavers to learn about collecting and processing
materials. Volunteers learn the role of agencies in protecting traditional places and materials. Partners in this project
are the United States Forest Service, Karuk Indigenous Basketweavers, Karuk Tribe of California, State Office
of Bureau of Land Management, and Northern California Indian Development Council.